What a fabulous debut from Rebekah Millet. One of my favorite tropes of old flame to new flame with a few obstacles to overcome.
This story was cute, quirky, witty, swoony and also taught spiritual truths.
The author has written her characters with depth and authenticity. Two of the cantankerous varsity were Samuel’s dad, Teddy and Julia’s mom, Anne. “Standing next to the dining room table, Mama stared him down. Clad in all pink and yellow, she looked like a ticked-off Easter egg.”
The storyline has a realistic world view of consequences of sin and coping with the aftermath. Julia had to work through a boatload of guilt and on toward forgiveness. Samuel had to prove to her that he was a changed man. Not only was Julia faced with the possibility of dating Samuel again, she had to balance her work life, motherhood, and her ministry to help the elderly. She needed to focus on what God wanted her to do.
This was a thoroughly enjoyable read with a laugh on almost every page. This author will go far.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House Review Team. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.*5 stars and a solid faith thread.
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BackCover Blurb:
Samuel was back. It seemed
unfair to be blindsided. And in church no less. Shouldn't there be a
commandment about that? Thou shalt not step foot inside thy ex's place
of worship.
Julia Monroe has just turned forty and
has high hopes for a fresh start after the last decade of her life
abruptly left her a young widow and a single mom. With both her boys off
to college, she can finally focus on expanding her New Orleans-based
cleaning business. Julia is ready for new beginnings--but God has other
plans. Samuel Reed, the ruggedly handsome Green Beret who shattered her
heart over twenty years ago, has returned to town and is the kind of
distraction she never saw coming.
After their first interaction
in years leaves her mind spinning and her emotions out of control, Julia
knows she needs to avoid him if she wants any chance of preventing
history from repeating itself, but her meddling best friend keeps
throwing them together. And now it seems inevitable that the man who was
hard to forget might just be impossible to resist.
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